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ERIC Number: EJ384584
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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A High School Chemistry Prep Course Designed to Increase the Number of Black Americans in Science-Related Careers.
Sevenair, John P.; Carmichael, J. W., Jr.
Journal of College Science Teaching, v18 n1 p51-54 Sep-Oct 1988
Describes an academic-based summer program designed to prepare students for high school chemistry. Discusses motivational techniques, feedback, drills, competitions, and tutoring sessions. States that increased enrollment in chemistry, student achievement on post-program test, and the number of Blacks interested and succeeding in the sciences are indicators of success. (RT)
Descriptors: Black Students, Career Awareness, Chemistry, Experiential Learning, Minority Groups, Motivation, Motivation Techniques, Problem Solving, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Summer Programs
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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